Aruba Chicken Recipe

1. 1

   Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven and saute/fry onion about 5 min till golden brown, stirring frequently.

2. 2

   Remove From pan.

3. 3

   Add in chicken, half at a time, and brown on all sides (adding more oil if needed).

4. 4

   Return onion to pan and add in pork Stir in water, tomato sauce, coconut and salt.

5. 5

   Tie pepper, cloves, bay leaf and thyme into a small cheesecloth square

6. 6

   (poultice) and add in to stew.

7. 7

   Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer For 15 min, stirring occasionally.

8. 8

   Add in sweet potatoes and simmer covered For 35 to 40 min longer, or possibly till sweet potatoes are tender.

9. 9

   Taste for seasonings and correct if necessary.

10. 10

    Add in bananas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

11. 11

    Throw away cheesecloth poultice.

12. 12

    Arrange on a serving platter and garnish with green onions and more coconut, if you like.

No additional tips available.